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SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
CFPB Proposes Mortgage Disclosure, Rescission Rule Updates for Feedback
CFPB seeks public input on updates to mortgage disclosure and rescission rules under TILA and RESPA, impacting compliance and borrower protections.
EagleBank Pays $9.7M for Failing BSA/AML Compliance Over a Decade
EagleBank settles for $9.7M with DOJ over Bank Secrecy Act violations, spotlighting AML compliance risks for banks and legal counsel.
Federal Reserve Proposes Risk-Based AML Rules for Banks
The Federal Reserve proposes new risk-based AML/CFT program requirements for banks, aligning with FinCEN reforms and focusing on high-risk activities.
Epiq Acquires Tenor Legal to Boost Flexible Staffing Amid AI Shift
Epiq has acquired Tenor Legal to expand flexible legal staffing services as AI reshapes legal job dynamics. This move supports law firms and corporate legal teams.
Texas Inmate Appeals to Fifth Circuit to Vacate Murder Conviction
Michael Kevin Adams filed a post-conviction appeal to vacate his Texas murder conviction, raising key procedural issues in the Fifth Circuit.
D.C. Circuit Denies Stay to Restore Trump’s Name at Kennedy Center
Appeals court rejects Kennedy Center’s bid to pause removal of Trump’s name, enforcing earlier ruling amid legal dispute.
Costco Sued in Washington Over Lead-Contaminated Orgain Protein Powder
Costco faces a class-action lawsuit over Orgain protein powder contaminated with lead and other heavy metals, highlighting legal risks for retailers.
Federal Court Orders USCIS to Resume Work Permit Processing
A federal court vacated USCIS policies delaying work permit approvals for nationals from 39 countries, mandating immediate compliance.
Connecticut Tightens Data Privacy Rules for Businesses Starting July 2026
Connecticut's expanded Data Privacy Act lowers thresholds, broadens sensitive data definitions, and adds new business compliance requirements.
Judge Approves Elon Musk's $1.5M SEC Settlement Amid Doubts
U.S. judge approved Elon Musk's $1.5M SEC settlement for delayed Twitter stake disclosure, raising questions on enforcement fairness.